* See the [[Costuming:TB_scout_trooper-suitdetail|Scout Trooper Flight Suit]] page for detailed images of the patches described below.

* See the [[Costuming:TB_scout_trooper-suitdetail|Scout Trooper Flight Suit]] page for detailed images of the patches described below.

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* The undersuit is a one or two-piece white textile suit, such as military flightsuits, motorcycle racing suits, industrial work clothing (coverall), or similar suit modified appropriately.

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* The under-suit is a one or two-piece white textile suit, such as military flightsuits, motorcycle racing suits, industrial work clothing (coverall), or similar suit modified appropriately.

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*Tan suede or faux suede thigh patches must be present, extending over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee armor.

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*White suede or faux suede thigh patches must be present, extending over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee armor.

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** Off white or light tan may be used as an optional color choice.

**The thigh patches must be secured by 2” white elastic, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch.

**The thigh patches must be secured by 2” white elastic, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch.

*Must have a suede or faux suede, rectangle shaped, rear flap.

*Must have a suede or faux suede, rectangle shaped, rear flap.

**The flap is attached above the waist with the attachment point hidden by the cummerbund.

**The flap is attached above the waist with the attachment point hidden by the cummerbund.

**The flap should be slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stop slightly higher than the bottom of the troopers rear.

**The flap should be slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stop slightly higher than the bottom of the troopers rear.

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**The flap is tan in color, matching the riding patch.

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**The flap is white or off-white in color.

*Suit must not have any visible labels, logos or zippers (including built in flight suit pockets).||}}

*Suit must not have any visible labels, logos or zippers (including built in flight suit pockets).||}}

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{{CRLtemplate|File:Blankwhite.gif|Vest|

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*Made out of tan or off white matte finish heavy weight cotton fabric.

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*Made out of White matte finish heavy weight cotton fabric.

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** Off-white may be used an an optional color choice to offset it slightly from the under-suit.

*Sleeves should be padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund. The sleeves should end just slightly longer then the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

*Sleeves should be padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund. The sleeves should end just slightly longer then the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

*Must have a much wider neck opening then the flight suit.

*Must have a much wider neck opening then the flight suit.

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* Made out of tan or off white matte finish heavy weight cotton fabric, same as the vest.

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* Made out of white or off white matte finish heavy weight cotton fabric, same as the vest.

*Cummerbund closes in the back with 2 inch Velcro.

*Cummerbund closes in the back with 2 inch Velcro.

*Should sit from just under the chest armor down to the waist.

*Should sit from just under the chest armor down to the waist.

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* Must have painted details including several squares in the recessed area, red and gray accents on the wearers right side, and a gray square on the left side.

* Must have painted details including several squares in the recessed area, red and gray accents on the wearers right side, and a gray square on the left side.

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* An inveted T shaped [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblie]] is required in the recessed area.

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* An inverted T shaped [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblie]] is required in the recessed area.

* Box section must have a three button "rank bar" mounted on top, with a silver backing and two slotted screws holding it in place.

* Box section must have a three button "rank bar" mounted on top, with a silver backing and two slotted screws holding it in place.

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* 2 shoulder straps connected to the top of the chestplate.

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* 2 shoulder straps connected to the top of the chest-plate.

*One white elastic strap connects the front and back armor on each of the sides.||}}

*One white elastic strap connects the front and back armor on each of the sides.||}}

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*The rest of the belt that fastens at the back of the waist is made from a white, 3 inch, textile material (webbing).

*The rest of the belt that fastens at the back of the waist is made from a white, 3 inch, textile material (webbing).

*Hanging from the sides of the belt are hip pouches, which are the same style as used by Snowtroopers.

*Hanging from the sides of the belt are hip pouches, which are the same style as used by Snowtroopers.

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**Pouches are tan or off-white, have a rectangular and boxy shape, with an angled closing flap.

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**Pouches are white or off-white, have a rectangular and boxy shape, with an angled closing flap.

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**Pouches secure to belt through loops on the back of each pouch.

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**Pouches secure to lower belt straps through loops on the back of each pouch.

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*Pouches are connected to the belt by 1.5 inch, tan or off white, textile straps. There are a total of four 1.5 inch black "parachute” clips on these straps, with one on each side of each pouch.||}}

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*Pouches are connected to the belt by 1.5 inch, white or off white, textile straps. There are a total of four 1.5 inch black "parachute” clips on these straps, with one on each side of each pouch.||}}

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{{CRLtemplate|File:TK_anh_stunt_detonator.jpeg|Detonator|

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*Canadian Mukluk boots with or without the inside liner.

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*Canadian Mukluk boots with or without the liner.

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*Three 1 inch straps must be added to the upper portion of the boots.

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**Boots come big as they are worn over other boots so getting them at least 2-3 sizes smaller than your size is recommended, unless they will be worn over a separate pair of shoes.

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**Straps are attached to the back of the boot using one rivet per strap.

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*Three 1” to 1-1/4” straps must be added to the upper portion of the boots and must be a thick/heavy webbing material.

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*Loops and metal rings must be removed.

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**Straps are riveted or held in place with a brass/silver Chicago screw along the rear-center "spine" of the boot. (one per strap)

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*Boot laces are optional.||}}

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*If using Velcro for securing straps when worn, a minimal stitching is authorized if sewn onto strap, however, this must appear as a thin rectangular box with no cross stitching; must appear as just the outline.

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**White thread only.

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*Common placement is to have the overlapping strap pointing inwards, however, it is also acceptable to have them both pointing the same direction (to the left or to the right).

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*There are two versions of the boot on screen one without laces and D-rings, and one with laces and D-rings. Both version are acceptable. Note, you cannot retain the D-rings without laces.

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*Weathering is considered screen accurate and should be applied to all parts of the costume, keeping in mind to neither overdue/under do it. |

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* Laces and loops should be removed from boots. | }}

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**Attached to the outside of the right boot by rivets, not straps.|}}

**Attached to the outside of the right boot by rivets, not straps.|}}

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*White balaclava worn under the helmet.

*White balaclava worn under the helmet.

**The balaclava is a White head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer's skin and/or facial hair.|}}

**The balaclava is a White head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer's skin and/or facial hair.|}}

As such, this costume must be approved by the Legion Membership Officer, via the appropriate section of the Legion forum.

If you have this costume and would like to assist with the completion of this library entry, please contact your detachment leader.

Please note that the use of the word "should" below does not indicate that the armor piece is considered open to interpretation. All instances of "should be" and "should have" will be replaced with "is" and "has", as this guide is completed.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

The Blizzard Force Detachment defines additional, optional costuming details listed in blue. Please visit the Blizzard Force web site for more details on these options.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

HelmetFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss, or lightly weathered.

Dark green or black lenses.

Licensed helmets are acceptable with modifications:

Remove the manufacturer logo.

Replace stock lens.

Replace inaccurate "fish-hook" logo

Replace stock visor bolts with flat-disc "elevator" bolts.

Visor Bolts painted white.

Replace inaccurate aerator.

Fan-made helmets are acceptable as long as they remain true to shape of original screen accurate helmet.

The rest of the belt that fastens at the back of the waist is made from a white, 3 inch, textile material (webbing).

Hanging from the sides of the belt are hip pouches, which are the same style as used by Snowtroopers.

Pouches are white or off-white, have a rectangular and boxy shape, with an angled closing flap.

Pouches secure to lower belt straps through loops on the back of each pouch.

Pouches are connected to the belt by 1.5 inch, white or off white, textile straps. There are a total of four 1.5 inch black "parachute” clips on these straps, with one on each side of each pouch.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

DetonatorFor 501st approval:

The detonator is a gray cylinder 2 to 2.5" in diameter with white end caps and a white control panel pad, with controls closest to the right end cap.

Detonator is centered on the back of belt.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

Knee ArmorFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

White elastic is used to secure the armor around the leg.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For level three certification (if applicable):

BootsFor 501st approval:

Canadian Mukluk boots with or without the liner.

Boots come big as they are worn over other boots so getting them at least 2-3 sizes smaller than your size is recommended, unless they will be worn over a separate pair of shoes.

Three 1” to 1-1/4” straps must be added to the upper portion of the boots and must be a thick/heavy webbing material.

Straps are riveted or held in place with a brass/silver Chicago screw along the rear-center "spine" of the boot. (one per strap)

If using Velcro for securing straps when worn, a minimal stitching is authorized if sewn onto strap, however, this must appear as a thin rectangular box with no cross stitching; must appear as just the outline.

White thread only.

Common placement is to have the overlapping strap pointing inwards, however, it is also acceptable to have them both pointing the same direction (to the left or to the right).

There are two versions of the boot on screen one without laces and D-rings, and one with laces and D-rings. Both version are acceptable. Note, you cannot retain the D-rings without laces.

Weathering is considered screen accurate and should be applied to all parts of the costume, keeping in mind to neither overdue/under do it.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Laces and loops should be removed from boots.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

Boot HolsterFor 501st approval:

Biker Scout style boot holster attached to the mukluk.

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

Attached to the outside of the right boot by rivets, not straps.

For level two certification (if applicable):

BalaclavaFor 501st approval:

White balaclava worn under the helmet.

The balaclava is a White head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer's skin and/or facial hair.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Sniper rifleFor 501st approval:

For level two certification (if applicable):

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